Guidebook for Chicago

Kristin
Guidebook for Chicago

Food Scene

Great for lunch or dinner. Try the Paccheri e Salsiccia or Cauliflower Steak! And don't miss the Bloody Mary Bar or Bottomless Mimosas at Saturday/Sunday Brunch.
47 recommandé par les habitants
Davanti Enoteca
1359 W Taylor St
47 recommandé par les habitants
Great for lunch or dinner. Try the Paccheri e Salsiccia or Cauliflower Steak! And don't miss the Bloody Mary Bar or Bottomless Mimosas at Saturday/Sunday Brunch.
Opened in the 1970's, The Rosebud on Taylor street is an iconic Chicago Italian restaurant and this location represents the original location for the Rosebud restaurant group. Pasta is served family style. Try the Chicken Vesuvio or Spaghetti and Meatballs.
34 recommandé par les habitants
The Rosebud
1500 W Taylor St
34 recommandé par les habitants
Opened in the 1970's, The Rosebud on Taylor street is an iconic Chicago Italian restaurant and this location represents the original location for the Rosebud restaurant group. Pasta is served family style. Try the Chicken Vesuvio or Spaghetti and Meatballs.
Casual restaurant open daily for breakfast and lunch with focus on classic breakfast dishes. Try the mini egg tacos or any of the loaded French Toast options.
40 recommandé par les habitants
Stax Cafe
1401 W Taylor St
40 recommandé par les habitants
Casual restaurant open daily for breakfast and lunch with focus on classic breakfast dishes. Try the mini egg tacos or any of the loaded French Toast options.
Great spot for pizza by the slice and open late!
30 recommandé par les habitants
Bacci Pizzeria
2343 W Chicago Ave
30 recommandé par les habitants
Great spot for pizza by the slice and open late!
Open since 1909, this casual family-owned Italian eatery serves a great selection of dishes including pastas, pizzas, strudels, soups and salads. Also includes a coffee bar and great selection of Italian desserts- try the Cannoli!
19 recommandé par les habitants
Pompei
1531 W Taylor St
19 recommandé par les habitants
Open since 1909, this casual family-owned Italian eatery serves a great selection of dishes including pastas, pizzas, strudels, soups and salads. Also includes a coffee bar and great selection of Italian desserts- try the Cannoli!
Great family-owned authentic Italian restaurant. Try the Seafood Pasta or Veal Medallions and don't miss Happy Hour Monday- Thursday 3:30pm-6pm for $3 beer/$5 wine/ $5 to $8 appetizer specials.
18 recommandé par les habitants
Francesca's on Taylor
1400 W Taylor St
18 recommandé par les habitants
Great family-owned authentic Italian restaurant. Try the Seafood Pasta or Veal Medallions and don't miss Happy Hour Monday- Thursday 3:30pm-6pm for $3 beer/$5 wine/ $5 to $8 appetizer specials.
Mario's is a local favorite for Italian shaved ice. Open seasonally and always a line on summer nights.
31 recommandé par les habitants
Mario's Italian Lemonade
1068 W Taylor St
31 recommandé par les habitants
Mario's is a local favorite for Italian shaved ice. Open seasonally and always a line on summer nights.
This West Loop spot has one of the most legendary burgers in America! Always a wait but worth it. Put your name on the list and check out some of the surrounding bars while waiting for your table.
620 recommandé par les habitants
Au Cheval
800 W Randolph St
620 recommandé par les habitants
This West Loop spot has one of the most legendary burgers in America! Always a wait but worth it. Put your name on the list and check out some of the surrounding bars while waiting for your table.
Casual local spot- home of the "Great Chicago Sandwich"
62 recommandé par les habitants
Al's Beef
1079 W Taylor St
62 recommandé par les habitants
Casual local spot- home of the "Great Chicago Sandwich"
Iconic local spot open for lunch and dinner. Open late and has a drive through. Try the milkshakes, hot dogs and beef sandwich!
270 recommandé par les habitants
Portillo's Hot Dogs
100 W Ontario St
270 recommandé par les habitants
Iconic local spot open for lunch and dinner. Open late and has a drive through. Try the milkshakes, hot dogs and beef sandwich!
Famous local deep dish pizza spot!
519 recommandé par les habitants
Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone Ave
519 recommandé par les habitants
Famous local deep dish pizza spot!
Casual Mexican spot with great tacos. Budget friendly and BYOB!
18 recommandé par les habitants
Chilango Mexican Street Food
1437 West Taylor Street
18 recommandé par les habitants
Casual Mexican spot with great tacos. Budget friendly and BYOB!
Upscale French restaurant great for lunch, dinner or weekend brunch. Favorite dishes include the mussels, scallops or creme brulee.
19 recommandé par les habitants
Chez Joel Bistro Francais
1119 W Taylor St
19 recommandé par les habitants
Upscale French restaurant great for lunch, dinner or weekend brunch. Favorite dishes include the mussels, scallops or creme brulee.

Drinks & Nightlife

Neighborhood sports bar with nightly food and drink specials! Really good food for a sports bar. Good place to catch the local games. Don't miss Monday nights for 40 cent wings!
19 recommandé par les habitants
Hawkeye's Bar & Grill
1458 W Taylor St
19 recommandé par les habitants
Neighborhood sports bar with nightly food and drink specials! Really good food for a sports bar. Good place to catch the local games. Don't miss Monday nights for 40 cent wings!
Local Irish pub with DJ on the weekends and shuffleboard!
8 recommandé par les habitants
Drum And Monkey
1435 W Taylor St
8 recommandé par les habitants
Local Irish pub with DJ on the weekends and shuffleboard!
Cocktail bar with nightly happy hour specials and DJ on the weekends.
18 recommandé par les habitants
Vintage Bar
1449 W Taylor St
18 recommandé par les habitants
Cocktail bar with nightly happy hour specials and DJ on the weekends.

Essentials

Within walking distance and has all the essentials.
135 recommandé par les habitants
CVS
2427 W Chicago Ave
135 recommandé par les habitants
Within walking distance and has all the essentials.
180 recommandé par les habitants
Jewel-Osco
550 N State St
180 recommandé par les habitants

Sightseeing

473 recommandé par les habitants
Cloud Gate
201 E Randolph St
473 recommandé par les habitants
933 recommandé par les habitants
Navy Pier
600 E Grand Ave
933 recommandé par les habitants
1243 recommandé par les habitants
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
1243 recommandé par les habitants
332 recommandé par les habitants
Grant Park
337 E Randolph St
332 recommandé par les habitants

Parks & Nature

Neighborhood park great for a walk or jog.
10 recommandé par les habitants
Arrigo Park
801 S Loomis St
10 recommandé par les habitants
Neighborhood park great for a walk or jog.
Ice skating in the winter and roller skating in the summer as well as playgrounds for the kids and a rock-climbing wall.
175 recommandé par les habitants
Maggie Daley Park
337 E Randolph St
175 recommandé par les habitants
Ice skating in the winter and roller skating in the summer as well as playgrounds for the kids and a rock-climbing wall.

Entertainment & Activities

Home of the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks as well as popular venue for concerts
200 recommandé par les habitants
United Center
1901 W Madison St
200 recommandé par les habitants
Home of the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks as well as popular venue for concerts
Home to the Chicago Bears and popular venue for concerts!
300 recommandé par les habitants
Soldier Field
1410 Special Olympics Dr
300 recommandé par les habitants
Home to the Chicago Bears and popular venue for concerts!
Home to the 2016 World Series Champions Chicago Cubs!
1004 recommandé par les habitants
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison St
1004 recommandé par les habitants
Home to the 2016 World Series Champions Chicago Cubs!
Home to the Chicago White Sox
120 recommandé par les habitants
Guaranteed Rate Field
333 W 35th St
120 recommandé par les habitants
Home to the Chicago White Sox

Everything Else

Popular spot for conventions/ national conferences. Also home to the Chicago Auto Show every February
179 recommandé par les habitants
McCormick Place
2301 S King Dr
179 recommandé par les habitants
Popular spot for conventions/ national conferences. Also home to the Chicago Auto Show every February